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Tooth extraction

I am supposed to have my bottom left molar extracted soon and, excuse my French but, I am scared shitless! I am supposed to go under in order to have it pulled, granted that's better for me given that I have anxiety and panic disorder.

Has anybody else here ever had a tooth extracted this way or know anybody who did? What was it like? Any reassuring words or stories would be much appreciated.

I've had my wisdom teeth pulled out, and I was under local anesthesia. It is scary at first, but once they numb you up you won't feel a thing I promise. The surgeon I had was really nice, and it went by really quickly.

It's really not that bad. I had to get a tooth pulled last year, because it had rotted out. Mine was a really bad case so I had tissue damage and they had to sew it up more than normal, give me steroids... The first few days are the worst, but that's only because you can't open your mouth very wide and like I said only a few days. I was conscience during mine and I didn't feel it at all, they just drugged me a little bit to help with gagging. You really shouldn't worry, just sleep for a few hours when you get home and eat popsicles, soup, and mashed potatoes and soup for a few days.

I feel so much better now, especially being able to chew on that side of my mouth again. Also, once your gum hardens you'll be able to chew where the tooth used to be.

Over the summer, I had five teeth removed in one sitting. They refused to put me under (which made me anxious and nauseous), so the ten or so needles they pur in my mouth hurt like hell. After my mouth was numb, though, I couldn't feel a thing until it started wearing off on my way home. All that will really happen for you, though, is that you'll wake up with one less tooth.

I have severe anxiety and panic disorder, as well, so i know how you feel. You'll be a lot better off without the tooth, though. It might be scary, but you can get through it. You'll be so glad, trust me. Since I've had those teeth out and the gums have healed over, my face isn't as swollen as it used to get, and I'm overall a happier person.

The pain and agony you will have to suffer will only increase by pushing it from you. Face your adversary and get over the one hour of anxiety that you'll have to face at the dentist's and make your life worth living again. An infected or maybe even rotten tooth can be a serious problem for not just you jaws, but eventually your entire health. There are patients that even got cancer because of a tooth that was not treated fast enough. No, I am not kidding here.

I know this may sound harsh, but here is my opinion on this: 1: GO THERE. 2: GET IT DONE. 3: CELEBRATE.

My mum had a tiny cavity, and she drank some bad water while at a friend's apartment. It got into her blood stream through the cavity, rotted all her teeth, and made her constantly sick. She just recently had to have all her teeth removed.

Funny you should ask since I just had mine done yesterday. I had 3 extractions in a row yesterday. Including my lower wisdom tooth. And I am a huge chicken when it comes to going to the dentsit. I sweat just thinking of calling them for an appointment.LOL.

I found a dentist that offers sedatioon. They gave me a tiny pill to take 1 hour before my appointment. Then when I got there, they gave me a bitter tasting liquid dose of another medicine and then put the nitrous oxcide thing over my nose. They also put me on a blood pressure monitor and a little clippy thing on my finger. When I woke up, everything was done including the cavities fixed and a broken tooth. I felt nothing at all. Sleep sedation is the only way I'll ave work done from now on. I also had another wisdom tooth pulled and a root canal 2 years ago with the same dentist and sedation. All pain free.You MUST have someone to drive you there and back and to stay with you all day because you will be screwed up from the sedation.LOL. Trust me. And they made me sign a paper saying I will have someone to care for me that day...Good luck. I bet you'll do fine...

Thank you. I'm just a little weirded out because the last time I was put under general anesthesia was to have my achilles tendon lengthened when I was 6. I just remember how much pain I was in for months after that, so I guess I am just comparing it to that.

Let me tell you, I am TERRIFIED of the dentist, but no more. So long as I can keep seeing the same one I have seen for the last 2 years, then I'm good. Pain free, stress free, worry free. Sedation is the way to go. He is a specialist, so he probaby charges more, but it is worth it to me. My sedation was all oral (and nasal for the laughing gas).They called me today to see how I was doing. I am so surprised that I have no pain. Not even a little. And the gal I talked to told me by the end, I was moving around and sat up and told them my back was hurting (those chairs are not soft and cushy) and that they rubbed my back to make it feel better.LOL. I don't remember any of it or what I said. So I am going back next week just to finish polishing my teeth because my back was hurting to much.LOL. But no sedation for the polishing. That doesn't hurt.

No problem hun. I like yo be helpful and tell the truth because people deserve the honesty especially in situations like this. Really, I get so paranoid when it comes to dentistry. Well, I used to.LOL. Let us know how it went (whenever you muster up the courage to go.LOL). Hugs, Paula

I forgot to mention, I don't think they numbed me after I was sleeping because when I woke up, I didn't have that numb tingling sensation. Also, I am lucky to not have any pain in my mouth. Maybe some bruising, but that's it.

And never ever let dental work go if you develope an infection. Years ago, I had a cousin who had a bad tooth and she kept putting it off. She was in alot of pain but still wouldn't go to the dentist. Well, eventually, she ended up in the hospital and was dead in less than 24 hours. She left a toddler son behind. Because her tooth was infected so badlly, it got into her blood steam and THAT is what killed her.

Same thing happened 2 years ago to an aunt. Except she stubbed her toe. It hurt like crazy. Then she turned around and stubbed again. The pain got worse and worse. She was bull headed but finally my uncle forced her to go to the hospital. Too late. The infection got into her blood too and she died there in the hospital.

I had my gum sliced open three times, tooth cut in halves and pulled with absolutely nothing for the pain. Well they tried making my mouth numb but alas, all the puss that was suffocating me due to an infection in the tooth prevented it from working. And it hurt like all fuck, I would rather break my arm than feel that shit again. You'll be sleeping so you'll be just fine. take a friend or family member with you to the waiting room if you're really scared.

I'm sorry that happened to you but I'm glad you were able to get it fixed. Thank you for the advice. I know I'll be on the phone with my best friend who lives in Illinois up until they take me to the room to get ready so that should help.

yeah it hurt like all fuck. I woke up early on one Friday morning with half of my face swollen, the tooth hurt so bad I couldn't even close my mouth because any touch, any at all, hurt like a bitch. I called my local dentist and told them it was an emergency (this all literally happened overnight, no pain or any signs of anything being wrong before) and they wouldn't take me in. I went through all day AND Saturday like that, then called a dentist in nearby city on Sunday and they took me in because hurr durr emergency. the dentist said this was the worst thing he has seen in his career and if I had waited another day I would have needed an ambulance because the puss was actually going down my throat and it would have suffocated me. No joke. So I'm missing one tooth now.

Good, talking to a friend should make you feel more comfortable. I'm scared of dentists too so I know it can be surprisingly scary.

I've had two molars extracted while being fully conscious, but with the areas numbed. If you're being put under you'll really just wake up minus a tooth. Just follow their care instructions and you'll be fine, but your face might be a bit puffy on that side for a day or so. You might have some pain or none, but it's pretty easily treated with pain killers. I just remember being told not to have anything scolding hot or freezing cold for a couple of days while the wounds begun to heal.

I never had an adult tooth extracted, but once I had 6 baby teeth extracted at once. If you want to be put to sleep, do it, get the Nitrous Oxide, or whatever. It's really not too bad, it'll be over before you know it.

What the hell is your problem? Do you know me? No. Do you know anything about me beside what I have mentioned on my initial forum post? No! I suggest you go be an asshole somewhere else because I for one will not stand for your attitude.

Wow, Pandagirl, ignor that poster. Isn't there a way to ban them from posting on your pages? That person is ignorant AND heartless. I think you can block them from even seeing your page. if not, there should be. And if they continue to harrass you, report them to DA.

I forgot to mention that during the procedure, if you opt for Nitrous, you will only feel tugging and slight pressure. Even if that sounds bad, the Nitrous will do a good job of making sure you won't care in the slightest.

Thank you very much. Where I live in the US, they no longer offer nitrous, so they gave me the option of only a pain shot to numb it or being put out completely. Due to my anxiety about the procedure, I am opting for the general anesthesia.

I had my bottom and top right molars pulled at the same time. Leading up to the procedures, I just wanted to get it done and over with because of the pain I was in. When I got to the office and was sitting in the waiting room, that's when I started feeling a little panicked. Losing teeth didn't scare me until I was faced with the imminent reality of it. But when I sat down in the chair and they started talking to me, they helped take my mind off it a bit, which helped me relax. I opted to have Nitrous instead of being put under, because it was cheaper and I didn't have anyone to help me get home (Note: be absolutely sure if you opt to be put to sleep that you get someone to pick you up). The nice thing about Nitrous is that the effect starts and stops immediately with no lingering effects. As soon as you start breathing it in you feel a lighter, carefree, and things seem funnier to you. It's like everything people say it is. They'll also give you some aspirin to take home and a prescription for some form of Vicodin in case you have a lot of pain. Personally, a few aspirin was all I needed.

When I had my wisdom teeth pulled, they put me under and I woke up in a bed with gauze packed into the corners of my mouth. I was very woozy and hopped up on Vicodin for hours. One second I was in a chair getting a needle in my arm and the next I was waking up in strange bed, confused about where I was. It was very disorienting and I was in a haze for quite a while, but I think either option is good, just with different experiences.

Without complications, the procedure will only last about 20 minutes.I would say the worst part is actually the 48 hours after the procedure. The area is going to bleed a lot, which requires lots of gauze changing, and you have to be careful not to let it get dry so you don't get dry socket. I recommend placing a towel on your pillow when you go to bed just in case. Your jaw will be sore for a while as well and eating will be difficult at first. For the first two days I could only get down liquids, yogurt, and ice cream. Keep the area free of food and chew on the right side of your mouth for the first week while recovering and you should be good.

I've had one tooth pulled before, although it was twelve years ago, so I can't remember it very vividly. I was not put under general anesthesia (I had a local), and I was very much alert during the procedure. I don't remember feeling much pain. With that being said though, if I can help it I'd still prefer to not have a tooth pulled ever again . . . XD

As long as you follow the dentist's instructions for healing afterward it's unlikely anything really bad will happen. I know it's scary, but lots of other people have had to go through it too. You can do it.

Yeah I had four of my teeth taken out because they wouldn't move out of the way for the new ones to come through. I got an injection on those occasions, getting the injections do hurt a bit. It just takes a couple of minutes for a tooth to be pulled out.